The first seven months of 2010 have been a whirlwind for Meghan Linsey and Joshua Scott Jones, the duo that comprise Big Machine Records artist Steel Magnolia. The rising stars have broken a decades-long Billboard record and earned a million downloads (Big Champagne) of their Top 5 break-out hit, "Keep On Lovin' You." Steel Magnolia's brand new single, "Just By Being You (Halo and Wings)" is already one of the Top 5 highest-streamed videos on CMT.com.
The duo showcase their blues and soul-infused Country Rock as well as sassy attitude on album tracks, including the Keith Urban-penned "Homespun Love," and the bickering break-up ballad, "Edge of Goodbye," - the first song that Linsey and Jones ever wrote together.
"Bulletproof" allows Linsey's gritty, soulful vocals to soar while the island-rhythm infused, "Rainbow" (co-written by Chioma Eze, the writer of American Idol finalist Allison Iraheta's "Still Breathing"), is an uplifting, somewhat autobiographical narrative, about living your dreams no matter what the world throws at you. Steel Magnolia wrote 7 of the 12 tracks on their upcoming album debut, including the haunting ballad, "Glass Houses," penned solely by Joshua Scott Jones.
With national media ranging from Lopez Tonight to CBS Early Show to USA Weekend to People to the Associated Press, Steel Magnolia has earned acclaim from fans and critics for their unique vocal blend and passionate performances. Steel Magnolia, who is currently performing on Brad Paisley's "H20 World Tour," was honored with two 2010 Academy of Country Music Awards Nominations for Vocal Duo of the Year AND New Vocal Duo of the Year. Additionally, Steel Magnolia is nominated for two 2010 CMT Music Awards for their hit video, "Keep On Lovin' You."
The duo was named one of Country Weekly's "Who to Watch in 2010," People Country's "Fan Wanted," and one of the TOP 5 new Country artists that fans are "Most Excited About in 2010" according to a current GAC-TV poll. The duo was chosen as Clear Channel's "NEW! Featured Artist" for February and was recently featured as "Fresh Catch" artists on the nationally-syndicated After Midnite. Steel Magnolia's highly-anticipated full-length Big Machine Records debut will be released on September 21st.
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